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What Grade Should My Child Be In?

Enter a birthdate and your school district's age cutoff to see the typical grade level for the school year.

Grade calculator

Check your district's exact rule — this varies by state and country.
The fall a new school year begins.
Please enter a date of birth.
Typical grade for that school year

How it works

  1. Enter the birthdate. The tool calculates the child's age as of your chosen cutoff date.
  2. Set the age cutoff. This is the date by which a child must reach a certain age to start that grade — it varies by state and country, so check your district's actual policy if you're not sure.
  3. Read the estimate. The result uses the common US age-to-grade mapping (age 5 by the cutoff → Kindergarten, and so on). Actual placement can differ due to redshirting, school policy, or academic assessment.

This is a general estimate based on typical US age cutoffs, not an official placement. Individual schools and districts make their own enrollment decisions — confirm with your child's school for anything that matters, like enrollment deadlines.